2019 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

1950 Meliora Primus

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1950 Meliora Primus in perfect condition, with double scheme paint job.

The Meliora primus was the first car designed and produced by Meliora, official run was from 1950 to 1952 and only 96 cars were built, and most of them are out of commission or have been disintegrated to dust over the course of the years.

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It has everything according to 1950 spec, including its 3.5 Liters ADM engine mated to a 3 speed gearbox and drum brakes all around, with old crossply tires

SPECS1950 Meliora Primus
Engine:Custom ADM Venturi 6
Placement:Front Longitudinal
Type:OHV L6
Displacement:3,536 cc
Fuel feed:Twin Single barrel carburator
AspirationNatural Aspirated
Power:142 bhp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque:189 ft-lb @ 3,600 rpm
BHP/Liter:40.16 bhp/liter
Drivetrain
Chassis:Steel spaceframe
Suspension:Double wishbones front, live axle coil back
Gearbox:3 speed manual
Drive:Rear wheel drive
Assists:N/A
Weight:945 kg
Tires:Tyrelli P150/90C15
PERFORMANCE
Top Speed:197 km/h
0-100km/h:11 s.
400m:18.07 s.

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ADM Venturi 6 engine

Small video (I dunno why the thumbnail is black…)

Original car post from the old kee days → Meliora Automotive - 1989 Alba update - #3 by Sillyworld

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